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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Homemade Turkey Stock

Ever wondered what to do with that large leftover turkey carcass, knowing that something could be done with it but you have never been sure? Well here is your answer! You can use the recipe twice using the same ingredients. Better and homemade stock than store bought you have no worry about running to the store next time you need stock!Also, since it is made in a slow cooker you do not need to worry about it being in the way while you prepare other meals.

Time To Get Slow Cooking!!!Turn slow cooker on low and set for 5 hours 30 minutesMake sure that the turkey carcass is as stripped as you can get itUse your hands if you must, trust us, it is funRough chop celery, quarter onion and peel potatoesPut into whatever the turkey was cooked in along with turkey carcass (if you still have it)Add a small amount of hot water to collect any oils or fats that might have become stuck to the bottom of the panAdd all contents to a slow cookerAdd water and make sure everything has been coveredYou may need to adjust the carcass to get if fully submergedPut on lid and leave alone for 5 hoursAfter 5 hours, make sure that everything is as submerged as possibleAdd more water if neededNow turn on the slow cooker to high for 3 hoursLid again and leave aloneAfter 3 hours turn off slow cooker and remove bowlGet your preferred strainer and a very large bowlSet the strainer into the bowl and pour all contents into strainer, letting the bowl catch the liquidYou might need help on this oneSome stuff may fall into the broth bowl, using the strainer again simply fish around until you have removed the large piecesPut everything that you caught in the strainer back into the slow cooker and cover with water and repeat!

Serving
Serving size is 1 cup. Mix into soups, stuffings or dressing. Can replace water or any other liquid that may needed in a recipe

Storing and Reheating
Store in bottles or containers in either the fridge or freezer. It will last in the fridge for up to 3 weeks and in the freezer indefinitely.

Cost Comparison
Recipe Cost: $2.35
Cost Per Serving: $0.24compared to a purchased recipe or product
Purchased Product on Average: $3.08
Cost Per Serving: $0.77You Save on Average Per Servings: $0.53

Tricks
-If you would like to make your stock go farther feel free to cut it with equal parts water. It will decrease calories significantly as well as will make your stock last much longer and the taste won't be as strong which might suit what you need it for.
-You can also use chicken or pork bones if you do not have a turkey carcass laying around. Just make sure to fully cover the bones with water.Tweet